en croûte
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of en croûte
< French: literally, in (a) crust
Example Sentences
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We started our meal by sharing a perfectly cooked scallop served on its shell, covered in pastry dough "en croûte," and bison tartare, which offers a lighter flavor profile than the traditional beef tartare.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2022
The salmon en croûte was nearly inedible, described accurately by Abby as “the world’s worst sushi roll, too wet on the inside and too dry on the outside.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2022
Convivial: Bistro classics — including such complicated dishes as pâté en croûte, with foie gras, duck breast and cured pork shoulder in a savory pie crust — shine at chef Cedric Maupillier’s Convivial in Shaw.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022
McMillan and Morin served raw seafood and French classics such as Dover-sole meunière and pâté en croûte.
From The New Yorker • May 20, 2019
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